Transcript Safety Execs of NY

PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN:
Make Steel More Socially Sustainable
STEEL ERECTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
43rd Annual National Convention
May 24, 2015
Mike Toole, PhD, PE, F. ASCE
Assoc. Dean of Engineering and Professor, Civil and Env.
Engineering
Bucknell University
Based on past presentations with
John Gambatese, PhD, PE
Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University
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OVERVIEW
Prevention through Design
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PtD Concept
Motivation
Examples
Leaders
Tools and Processes
Moving forward in your
company
SEAA and PtD
= Design for Safety
= Safety by Design
Processes
Products
Work premises
and facilities
Tools and
equipment
Work methods
and organization
of work
STEEL PTD RESOURCES
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SEAA/NISD Designing Steel guide
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Modern Steel Construction article
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NIOSH Steel PtD Educational Module
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IMPORTANT MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
UNDERLYING PTD
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Sustainability
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Collaboration
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Innovation and Managing Change
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PTD IN CONSTRUCTION IS…
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Explicitly considering construction safety
in the design of a project.
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Being conscious of and valuing the safety
of construction workers when performing
design tasks.
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Making design decisions based in part on
a design element's inherent safety risk to
construction workers.
“Safety Constructability”
WHY PTD? ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS IN U.S.
Nearly 200,000 serious injuries
 Nearly 1,000 deaths
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WHY PTD? DESIGN-SAFETY LINKS
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22% of 226 injuries that occurred from 20002002 in Oregon, WA, and CA1
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42% of 224 fatalities in US between 199020031
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60% of fatal accidents resulted in part from
decisions made before site work began2
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63% of all fatalities and injuries could be
attributed to design decisions or lack of
planning3
Behm, M., “Linking Construction Fatalities to the Design for Construction Safety Concept” (2005)
2 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
3 NSW WorkCover, CHAIR Safety in Design Tool, 2001
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WHY PTD? PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Code of Ethics:
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Engineers shall hold paramount the safety,
health, and welfare of the public.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of
Ethics:
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Engineers shall recognize that the lives,
safety, health and welfare of the general
public are dependent upon engineering
decisions ….
WHY PTD? SUSTAINABILITY
PTD’S TIE TO SUSTAINABILITY
Definition of Sustainable
Development in
Brundtland Commission
Report (1987)
 Focus on people as much
as on the environment
 Meet the needs of
people who can’t speak
for themselves
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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“Commitment by business to behave ethically
and contribute to economic development;
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“Improve quality of life of the local community
and society at large.”
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“Improve quality of life of the workforce and
their families;
Source: World Business Council for Sustainable Development
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CSR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Supplier social equity
 Anti-Sweatshop movement
 Fair Trade
 Bangladesh factory collapse
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SUSTAINABILITY IS NOT JUST BEING GREEN
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PTD AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY/EQUITY
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Do not our duties include minimizing all risks
that we have control over?
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Do not we have the same duties for
construction, maintenance, line workers as for
the “public”?
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Is it ethical to create designs that are not as
safe as they could (practically) be?
DESIGN HAS MAJOR LEVERAGE
The Right thing to do and…
 The Smart thing to do
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WHY PTD? BANG FOR THE BUCK
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Ability to influence safety is greatest early in the project
schedule during planning and design (Szymberski, 1997)
HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
Reliability of Control
Higher
PtD
Elimination
Eliminate the hazard during design
Substitution
Substitute a less-hazardous material or
form during design
Engineering Controls
“Design-in” engineering controls,
Incorporate warning systems
Administrative Controls
Lower
Well-designed work
methods & organization
PPE
Available, effective,
easy to use
WHY PTD? TANGIBLE BENEFITS
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Reduced site hazards
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Fewer worker injuries and fatalities
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Reduced workers’ compensation
premiums
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Increased productivity and quality
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Fewer delays due to accidents
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Encourages designer-constructor
collaboration
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Improved operations/maint. safety
OVERVIEW
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PtD Concept
Motivation
 Examples
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Leaders
Tools and Processes
Moving forward in your
company
SEAA and PtD
Processes
Products
Work premises
and facilities
Tools and
equipment
Work methods
and organization
of work
EXAMPLE OF THE NEED FOR PTD
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Design spec:
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Accident:
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Dig groundwater monitoring wells at various
locations.
Wells located directly under overhead power
lines.
Worker electrocuted when his drill rig got too
close to overhead power lines.
Engineer could have:
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specified wells be dug away from power lines;
and/or
better informed the contractor of hazard
posed by wells’ proximity to powerlines
through the plans, specifications, and bid
documents.
PTD EXAMPLE: ANCHORAGE POINTS
PTD EXAMPLE: ROOFS AND PERIMETERS
Parapet walls
Skylights
Upper story
windows
PTD EXAMPLE: PREFABRICATION
Concrete
Wall
Panels
Steel
Stairs
Concrete
Segmented
Bridge
PTD EXAMPLE: STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
Detailing Guide for the Enhancement of Erection Safety
Published by the National Institute for Steel Detailing and
the Steel Erectors Association of America
The Erector Friendly Column
Locate column splices and connections at
reasonable heights above floor
Photo: AISC educator ppt
Include holes at 21
inches and 42
inches for
guardrails.
Additional higher
holes can also be
included for lifeline
support.
Avoid hanging
connections; design
to bear on columns
instead
Avoid awkward
and dangerous
connection
locations
Avoid having
connections on
top of beams and
joists
Avoid Sharp
Corners
Provide enough
space for making
connections
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Know
approximate
dimensions of
necessary tools
to make
connections
Photo: AISC educator ppt
OVERVIEW
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PtD Concept
Motivation
Examples
 Leaders
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Tools and Processes
Moving forward in your
company
SEAA and PtD
Processes
Products
Work premises
and facilities
Tools and
equipment
Work methods
and organization
of work
URS/AECOM PTD PROCESS
USE OF PTD BY OWNERS
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ExxonMobil
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MWCS
USACE
 Southern Co.
 BHP Billiton
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USACE FACILITY SYSTEMS SAFETY
To incorporate systems safety
engineering and management practices
into a facility life cycle process used in the
conceptual phase, planning stages,
construction of facilities, and facility
reduction (demolition).
FACILITY SYSTEMS SAFETY
PATH FORWARD
FY 2004
FASS Budget
Established
FY 2015
Create a Second
FASS Pilot
Program
FY 2015
Review Progress
with FASS Pilot
Programs
2007 - Present
FASS Training
SOH/Designers
FY 2014
Create a FASS
Pilot Program at
one Districts
FY 2015
FASS Mandatory
Training to all
Employees
FY 2011 - 2012
FASS #2 Goal for
USACE
FY 2013
Review Design
Draws with FASS
FY 2016
Implement a
FASS Contract to
conduct reviews
FY 2012
Create FASS
Program Manual
FY 2013
Create FASS
Procedures
(QMS)
FY 2016/2017
Implement FASS
Across USACE
SOUTHERN CO.’S DESIGN CHECKLISTS
BHP BILLITON’S PTD INITIATIVES
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PtD staff embedded in procurement and design
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Communication and training
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PtD in technical specifications
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Design reviews includes 3D models
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PTD EMBEDDED IN PROCESSES
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PTD TOOLS
1) PtD online training
2) PtD flashcards
PTD TOOLS, CONTINUED
3) PtD posters
ELIMINATE HAZARDS
NATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
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NIOSH
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PtD National Initiative
LEED PtD Credit!
PtD Workshops: July 2007 and August 2011
NORA Construction Sector Council CHPtD
Workgroup
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OSHA Construction Alliance Roundtable
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ANSI/ASSE PtD Standard (Z590.3-2011)
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ANSI A10 PtD Workgroup
OVERVIEW
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PtD Concept
Motivation
Examples
Leaders
 Tools
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Processes
Products
Tools and
equipment
and Processes
Moving forward in your
company
SEAA and PtD
Work premises
and facilities
Work methods
and organization
of work
PTD DESIGN REVIEW
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Hazard identification
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Risk assessment
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What construction safety hazards does the design
create?
What is the level of safety and health risk
associated with each hazard?
Design option identification and selection
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What can be done to eliminate or reduce the risk?
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Remember the hierarchy of controls……
PTD TOOL – DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT
www.constructionsliderule.org
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PTD PROCESS
Get the right people
talking about the right things
at the right time!
www.seagrave.com/
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PTD PROCESS
PTD TOOLS – BIM AND VISUALIZATION
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BARRIERS TO PTD
 Designer
liability
 Increased design costs
 Designers lack of PtD knowledge
 Lack of constructability input in DBB
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PTD INFORMATION SOURCES
www.designforconstructionsafety.org
1700+ ITEM PTD CHECKLIST
Item
1.0
Description
Structural Framing
1.1 Space slab and mat foundation top reinforcing steel at no more than 6 inches on center each
way to provide a safe walking surface.
1.2 Design floor perimeter beams and beams above floor openings to support lanyards.
1.3 Design steel columns with holes at 21 and 42 inches above the floor level to support guardrail
cables.
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Accessibility
2.1 Provide adequate access to all valves and controls.
2.2 Orient equipment and controls so that they do not obstruct walkways and work areas.
2.3 Locate shutoff valves and switches in sight of the equipment which they control.
2.4 Provide adequate head room for access to equipment, electrical panels, and storage areas.
2.5 Design welded connections such that the weld locations can be safely accessed.
OVERVIEW
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PtD Concept
Motivation
Examples
Leaders
Tools and Processes
forward in
your company
Processes
Products
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SEAA and PtD
Work premises
and facilities
Tools and
equipment
Work methods
and organization
of work
THREE STEPS TOWARDS PTD
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Establish a lifecycle safety culture
Establish enabling processes
Team with organizations who value lifecycle
safety
Culture
Processes
Partners
ESTABLISH A LIFECYCLE SAFETY CULTURE
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Instill the right safety values
Secure management commitment
Training
Confirm Life Cycle Costing criteria
Ensure recognition that designing for safety is
the smart thing to do and the right thing to do
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Professional Codes of Ethics
Payoff data
ESTABLISH ENABLING PROCESSES
Designer training and tools
 Qualifications-based contracting
 Negotiated or Cost-Plus contracting
 Collaborative decision processes
 IPD or enabled safety constructability input
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IPD ENABLES PTD
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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) facilitates
collaboration of design and construction
professionals during design
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Co-located
Processes and norms for candid feedback
Trust
Sufficient time
Life cycle costing criteria
Common success criteria
CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERS WISELY
PtD capability in designer RFP
 Designer interaction experience in GC RFP
 Consider design-builders with industrial and
international project experience
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Collaborative culture and experiences
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Open to change
PTD: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FIRM
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All organizational change starts with individual
initiative
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Will you be a leader or a laggard?
www.healthknowledge.org.uk/publichealth-textbook/disease-causationdiagnostic/2h-principles-health- 61
promotion/prevention-paradox
INITIATING PTD IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
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Leadership
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Sustainability
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Ethics
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Innovation
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Change management
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SUCCESSFUL INNOVATION AND
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
An Organizational Culture driven by Leadership
and Vision
 Risk Perspective
 Resources
 Collaborative Processes
 Organizational Learning
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OVERVIEW
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PtD Concept
Motivation
Examples
Leaders
Tools and Processes
Moving forward in your
company
 SEAA
and PtD
Processes
Products
Work premises
and facilities
Tools and
equipment
Work methods
and organization
of work
SEAA AND PTD
1. Recognize that PtD can help SEAA members
 2. Educate SEAA members about PtD
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Promote the SEAA/NISD publication
Online training module
3. Educate owners and GCs about PtD
 4. Educate designers about PtD
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Document the business case for PtD
Create an improved design checklist
Collaborate with AISC
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SUMMARY
PtD is tied with sustainability, CSR, ethics
 Successful organizations have implemented
PtD
 Three first steps to implementing PtD
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Culture, Processes, Partners
You can be a leader in implementing PtD in
your organization
 SEAA can help its members and their clients by
advancing PtD
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
Let’s talk!
Mike Toole
[email protected]
www.designforconstructionsafety.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The presentation will summarize the PtD concept
and the ethical and sustainability-related reasons
for PtD, provide common examples, summarize
tools and processes that enable PtD, and identify
potential barriers to performing PtD. The
presentation will conclude with suggestions for
how to move forward with implementing PtD in
your organization.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:
 Define Prevention through Design (PtD)
 Identify common examples of PtD
 Describe tools and processes that enable PtD
 Discuss potential barriers to PtD
 Summarize steps in implementing PtD in an
organization.